dam
US /dæm/
UK /dæm/
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barragem, represa
a barrier constructed to hold back water and raise its level, forming a reservoir used to generate electricity or as a water supply
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The Hoover Dam is a famous landmark.
A Barragem Hoover é um marco famoso.
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They built a new dam across the river.
Eles construíram uma nova barragem através do rio.
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represar, barrar
build a dam across (a river or stream)
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They plan to dam the river to create a new reservoir.
Eles planejam represar o rio para criar um novo reservatório.
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The beavers dammed the stream, causing it to overflow.
Os castores represaram o riacho, fazendo-o transbordar.